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Apparently NBC has a scheduling trick up their sleeve. I would expect that Aug. 30/31 would be the second semifinal and Sept. 6/7 would be the finals. However, the finale is Sept. 14 so somehow there is an intermediate narrowing down.

Here is the way I grade the performances these acts:Kinetic King A+Fatally Unique A-Landon Swank B+ his explosive act just didnít thrill meGymkana B donít make fatal mistakesSummerwind Skippers B ditto (donít make fatal mistakes)Snap Boogie B+Anna Graceman A- the surprise of the evening for me, as I really liked her singing and song choiceStephen Retchless B should never had been in the semis and it showedSmage Brothers Riding Show A-Professor Splash A- however, I agree with Piers that diving into deeper pool isnít exciting Eugene Landau Murphy Jr A Silhouettes A the judges thought prior performance better but I liked this oneSo that gives us Kinetic King, Eugene Landau Murphy Jr and Silhouettes going to the finals plus 2 of Fatally Unique, Anna Graceman, Smage Brothers and Professor Splash. Weíll see.

The first grouping was Gymkana, Steven Retchless and Silhouettes. I applauded the votersí choice of Silhouettes.

The second grouping was Anna Graceman and Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. Nick Cannon played a trick on Landau by having him believe that he was out, but they both will be in the finals.

The third grouping was Professor Splash, Fatally Unique, Landon Swank and Summerwind Skippers. Americaís votes won for Landon Swank, so there will be an illusionist in the finals.

That left Kinetic King, Snap Boogie and Smage Brothers Riding Shows to compete for the final spot. One of those was eliminated by Americaís votes, Kinetic King. Piers voted for Smage Brothers, Sharon voted for Snap Boogie and Howie voted for Smage Brothers, which gave the nod to Smage Brothers Riding Show.

The producers of AGT are stretching it out when they should have shown the final performances of each act live in this episode. Instead, there is one more round of 4 which acts have to battle their way into. My grades for those performances were:

3 Acts which were than top-notch and whose time is overWest Springfield Dance Team Ėboring, as itís always the sameLys Agnes Ė good low register, but I canít stand her in the upper registerMiami All-Stars Ė I found it boring

2 teams that may have a chance but are probably going nowhereAnna GracemanSmage Brothers Riding Show

5 best teams competing for 4 spots (with public deciding #4 and not the judges)Team iLuminatePoplyfeLandau Eugene Murphy JrLandon SwankSilhouettes

I think it will be Landon Swank out in the cold as the other 4 advance to compete next week.

First up was Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., who sang "My Way" at a high level. I give him an A grade.

Next was Team iLuminate, who is my personal favorite for AGT6 winner. They gave a totally new and energetic performance which was a creative triumph. It was such that their director, who danced with the group in the round of 10, elected to stay at the computer and left it to the others. They were more than capable. I grade them as A+ and don't see how any other act is going to beat them.

Third to perform was Poplyfe, who frankly overreached. They finished with "We are the champions!" but with Kayla oversinging and her supporting cast off-key they have no chance. I grade them a B.

Last was Silhouettes and they performed well, but not well enough to beat Team iLuminate. I grade them A.

The order of finish will be:#1 Team iLuminate#2 Silhouettes#3 Eugene Landau Murphy Jr#4 Poplyfe

Well, judging how last season Michael Grimm beat Fighting Gravity and Jackie, I can only say that Poplyfe would not win but the winner spot is still an open spot. So sad that this season is coming to an end....I'll keep in touch with you in another thread(i.e. TC Just Desserts 2)..LOL